Author: Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
A human rights group claims TikTok pushes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included videos of simulated masturbation and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately after being alerted and insists it remains committed to providing safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake child accounts reveal risky content In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional identification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this feature…
Elon Musk has become the first individual to hold a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His fortune briefly reached $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later fell slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other ventures, including AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also seen significant valuation growth in recent months. Musk widens lead as world’s richest The achievement cements Musk’s position as the richest person on the planet. He remains far ahead of global tech rivals. Oracle co-founder Larry…
The sunscreen safety scandal in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. High-profile sunscreens fail protection tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several popular sunscreens did not deliver the protection promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator later flagged 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. SPF levels much lower than advertised Preliminary investigations revealed the formula rarely exceeded SPF…
Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He claimed the American film industry had been “stolen” by other countries. On Monday, he said California suffered particularly and that the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump said he planned to discuss the levy with Hollywood executives and begin its implementation. He warned that America’s film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His remarks followed a new wave of tariffs announced last week, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% levies…
Insider threats remain one of the most dangerous tools in cyber-crime. Few employees encounter them, and even fewer speak publicly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group contacted me with a shocking proposal: betray my employer for millions. Sudden approach The first message arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They reached me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately…
Donald Trump has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would protect federal facilities from attacks by Antifa and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of his broader crackdown on illegal immigration. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the decision, saying Portland faces no threat that requires federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek described communities as calm and safe. She warned…
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased restart of operations following a severe cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is clearing overdue supplier payments with enhanced invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend car production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain risk collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent but admitted no…
President Donald Trump has announced a major set of tariffs targeting imported goods. From October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies run factories on American soil. The plan also includes a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump unveiled the measures on Thursday, calling them essential to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports was harming American producers. He argued the tariffs would support domestic companies and protect US jobs. The announcement comes despite…
An Indian court has rejected a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials broad powers to remove online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal. Another courtroom defeat for X This marks the second significant loss for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to challenge government powers to take down content. Experts warn the decision could…
Canadian privacy officials found that TikTok does not adequately safeguard children’s personal data. They said the platform allows underage access and misuses sensitive information. Children continue using the app Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children access TikTok each year. The company insists the app is not for users under 13. Investigators confirmed that many minors still use the platform. Data exploited for marketing The investigation revealed that TikTok collected sensitive personal data from large numbers of children. The platform then used this information for targeted ads and content recommendations. Officials warned these practices could harm young users. TikTok promises stronger…